Terrance “Rick” Harris began his legal career in 1991. After graduating from Gonzaga University, School of Law, Rick served as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Arizona, providing legal services and counsel to state agencies. Rick joined Ramsden, Marfice, Ealy & De Smet, LLP (then Ramsden & Lyons, LLP) as an associate attorney in 2001, retiring in 2019. After an extended illness, Rick passed away in April 2021, leaving an indelible mark on the law firm by his unflagging loyalty, good humor and wisdom.
Before his untimely death, Rick liked to say that his mantra in life was from the insightful lyrics of a David J. Matthew's song:
"Life is short but sweet for certain."
JOINED FIRM
2001
PRACTICE AREAS
Business Law
Corporate Law
Commercial Law
Real Estate Law
Mining Law
Civil Litigation
Appeals
Professional Liability Defense
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
Idaho State Bar
Washington State Bar Association
State Bar of Arizona
First District Bar Association
Idaho State Bar -- Business & Corporate Law Section
Gonzaga Law Review, Past Associate Editor
MILITARY SERVICE
United States Air Force, Honorable Discharge, 1983-1990
BAR ADMISSIONS
Idaho, 1996
Washington (Inactive)
Arizona (Inactive)
U.S. District Court, District of Idaho, 1996
U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 2008
HONORS & AWARDS
AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
EDUCATION
Gonzaga University School of Law, Spokane, Washington
Juris Doctor, 1991
Graduated summa cum laude
Eastern Washington University, Cheney, Washington
Bachelor of Arts, 1987
Major: Business Administration
